The effectiveness of acupuncture in treating chronic non-specific low back pain: a systematic review of the literature

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Low back pain is a common musculoskeletal disorder defined as pain and soreness, muscle tension, or stiffness in the lumbosacral area of the spine which does not have a specific cause. Low back pain results in high health costs and i...

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Main Authors: Hutchinson Amanda J P, Ball Simon, Andrews Jeremy C H, Jones Gareth G
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Online Access:http://www.josr-online.com/content/7/1/36